Turion X2 Ultra ZM-82 vs Core i5-540M

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Turion X2 Ultra ZM-82

2 / 2

1,777

0.0%

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7955WX

Ryzen Threadripper 3990X

Core i5-540M

2 / 4

1,796

+1.1%

About PassMark

PassMark CPU Mark evaluates processor speed through complex mathematical computations. It provides a reliable metric to compare multi-core performance, where higher scores indicate faster processing for multitasking, gaming, and heavy workloads.

Value Upgrade Path

This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (PassMark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The Turion X2 Ultra ZM-82 is positioned at rank 347 and the Core i5-540M is on rank 432, so the Turion X2 Ultra ZM-82 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar Turion X2 Ultra ZM-82

#101

Core i5-1350P

MSRP: $320|Avg: $250

99%

#102

Core i3-1220P

MSRP: $250|Avg: $150

98%

#335

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

495%

#336

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

488%

#337

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

448%

#338

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

446%

#339

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

442%

#341

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

427%

#342

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

409%

#343

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

409%

#344

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

398%

#347

Turion X2 Ultra ZM-82

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Core i5-540M

#419

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

572%

#420

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

563%

#421

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

517%

#422

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

515%

#423

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

510%

#425

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

493%

#426

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

472%

#427

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

472%

#428

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

459%

#432

Core i5-540M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

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🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Leadership: The Core i5-540M delivers superior performance across the board. It outperforms the Turion X2 Ultra ZM-82 in both compute-intensive tasks (1.1% faster) and gaming workloads.

Insight	Turion X2 Ultra ZM-82	Core i5-540M
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Puma (2008−2009) / 65 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Arrandale (2010−2011) / 32 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Insight	Turion X2 Ultra ZM-82	Core i5-540M
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing

Performance Check

Paired with RTX 4090

To accurately isolate CPU performance, all benchmarks below use an NVIDIA RTX 4090 as the reference GPU. This eliminates GPU-side bottlenecks and highlights pure processing throughput differences between the CPUs.

Note: Real-world results may vary based on your actual GPU. CPU performance impact is more visible in processing-intensive titles and high-refresh-rate gaming scenarios.

Turion X2 Ultra ZM-82 Benchmark Check

Core i5-540M Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Turion X2 Ultra ZM-82 and Core i5-540M

Turion X2 Ultra ZM-82

The Turion X2 Ultra ZM-82 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2007-01-01. It is based on the Puma (2008−2009) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Max frequency: 2.2 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 2 MB. Built on 65 nm process technology. Socket: S1g2. Thermal design power (TDP): 2 MB. Memory support: DDR2. Passmark benchmark score: 1,777 points. Launch price was $69.

Core i5-540M

The Core i5-540M is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 7 January 2010 (15 years ago). It is based on the Arrandale (2010−2011) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.53 GHz, with boost up to 3.07 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: PGA988. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,796 points. Launch price was $257.

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Processing Power

The Turion X2 Ultra ZM-82 packs 2 cores / 2 threads, matching the Core i5-540M's 2 cores. Boost clocks reach 2.2 GHz on the Turion X2 Ultra ZM-82 versus 3.07 GHz on the Core i5-540M — a 33% clock advantage for the Core i5-540M. The Turion X2 Ultra ZM-82 uses the Puma (2008−2009) architecture (65 nm), while the Core i5-540M uses Arrandale (2010−2011) (32 nm). In PassMark, the Turion X2 Ultra ZM-82 scores 1,777 against the Core i5-540M's 1,796 — a 1.1% lead for the Core i5-540M. L3 cache: 0 kB on the Turion X2 Ultra ZM-82 vs 3 MB (total) on the Core i5-540M.

Feature	Turion X2 Ultra ZM-82	Core i5-540M
Cores / Threads	2 / 2	2 / 4
Boost Clock	2.2 GHz	3.07 GHz+40%
Base Clock	—	2.53 GHz
L3 Cache	0 kB	3 MB (total)
L2 Cache	2 MB+700%	256K (per core)
Process	65 nm	32 nm-51%
Architecture	Puma (2008−2009)	Arrandale (2010−2011)
PassMark	1,777	1,796+1%
Geekbench 6 Single	—	300
Geekbench 6 Multi	—	700

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Memory & Platform

The Turion X2 Ultra ZM-82 uses the S1g2 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Core i5-540M uses PGA988 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Turion X2 Ultra ZM-82	Core i5-540M
Socket	S1g2	PGA988
PCIe Generation	PCIe 2.0	PCIe 2.0
Max RAM Speed	—	DDR3-1066
Max RAM Capacity	—	8 GB
RAM Channels	—	2
ECC Support	—	❌
PCIe Lanes	—	16

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (Turion X2 Ultra ZM-82) / VT-x, VT-d (Core i5-540M). The Core i5-540M includes integrated graphics (Intel HD Graphics), while the Turion X2 Ultra ZM-82 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i5-540M targets Mainstream Laptop. Direct competitor: Core i5-540M rivals AMD Turion II Ultra M660.